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Minerals and Trace elements
Minerals are inorganic substances. Usually, they cannot
be replaced by other elements. The lack or scarcity of minerals
negatively influences the health status and performance
of pigeons. It is therefore important to ensure the
continuous supplementation with all minerals and trace
elements.
No matter how many types of grain you feed, it will not contain
sufficient calcium. Therefore, it is important to give pigeons a
calcium supplement every day, not only during the breeding
and moulting periods but also e. g. for competitive racing, in
rest and winter phases. Given today’s forms of pigeon upkeep
with drastically limited free flights, the pigeons must rely on
breeders to provide them with the crucial minerals. Calcium
(Ca) and phosphorus (P) are the basic building blocks for the
bone formation and metabolism. In addition, Ca plays an important
role in the functions of muscle and heart, in blood
clotting, and for the proper acid-base equilibrium. In breeding,
calcium deficiency causes problems with the egg shell formation
and distorted breast bones. The chemical elements magnesium,
sodium, potassium, chlorine, and sulphur are involved
in many metabolic processes. They activate enzymes, are needed
for the neuromuscular signal transport, are essential for
the optimal functioning of the muscles, and they play a role in
establishing the proper osmotic pressure, electrolyte balance,
and acid-base equilibrium. They are also required for the production
of the stomach acid (HCl). A sufficient supply of minerals
is therefore prerequisite to the ability to perform at a high
level. As the name suggests, trace elements are present in the
body in only very small quantities. By no means does this imply
that they unimportant. Trace elements are e. g. important for
the fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis and for the immune response.
They also play a role in the energy metabolism.
The special mineral feed is given to the pigeons daily in small
amounts before the main meal. These daily doses ensure that
the pigeons are ready to take up the vital minerals. Our minerals
are enriched with herbs and substances, which regulate
the activity of the intestines. The mineral feed is coated with
loam, which promotes the formation of digestive juices. This
has a positive influence on the digestion. In the long run, the
improved utilisation of the feed and the stabilisation of the intestines
will lead to improved performances. This is the crucial
benefit of optimised feeding.
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Leckerstein®
• Excellent acceptance • Inreased digestive activity • Supply of iodine and magnesium
12 pieces Art.-No. 11275
Moulting
Pigeons like Leckerstein® because of the granulation and the way it is
produced. It prevents mineral deficiency and iodine and magnesium
have a positive effect on the condition of the pigeons. The good acceptance
ensures that the pigeons also take up enough minerals and
trace elements during the racing season.
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Resting period
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Courier 2020